Patents by Inventor James R. Donahue

James R. Donahue has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11446066
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
  • Publication number: 20190307492
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
  • Patent number: 10314624
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
  • Patent number: 9949767
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating a vertebra. In one embodiment, a surgical device can include a frame configured to couple two or more surgical instruments attached to one or more vertebrae. Coupling the two or more surgical instruments together, the frame and/or at least one of the surgical instruments can be manipulated to move at least one of the surgical instruments, thereby effecting movement at least one of the vertebra or vertebrae to which the surgical instruments coupled to the frame are attached. In this way, the surgical device can be used to facilitate rotation of a vertebra relative to another vertebra to correct the angular relationship of the vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, John R. Cournoyer, James R. Donahue, Richard W. Fournier, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak
  • Patent number: 9814506
    Abstract: Various bone fixation devices and methods of using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a spinal implant assembly is provided having a generally U-shaped rod-receiving head or receiver member, and a bone-engaging member extending distally from the receiver member. The receiver member can have two side arms extending proximally from a distal end, and the arms can define a U-shaped channel therebetween for receiving a spinal fixation element. The side arms of the receiver can have various configurations and can include a number of features to facilitate mating with a spinal tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Donahue
  • Publication number: 20170156765
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
  • Publication number: 20160228154
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating a vertebra. In one embodiment, a surgical device can include a frame configured to couple two or more surgical instruments attached to one or more vertebrae. Coupling the two or more surgical instruments together, the frame and/or at least one of the surgical instruments can be manipulated to move at least one of the surgical instruments, thereby effecting movement at least one of the vertebra or vertebrae to which the surgical instruments coupled to the frame are attached. In this way, the surgical device can be used to facilitate rotation of a vertebra relative to another vertebra to correct the angular relationship of the vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, John R. Cournoyer, James R. Donahue, Richard W. Fournier, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak
  • Patent number: 9339308
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating a vertebra. In one embodiment, a surgical device can include a frame configured to couple two or more surgical instruments attached to one or more vertebrae. Coupling the two or more surgical instruments together, the frame and/or at least one of the surgical instruments can be manipulated to move at least one of the surgical instruments, thereby effecting movement at least one of the vertebra or vertebrae to which the surgical instruments coupled to the frame are attached. In this way, the surgical device can be used to facilitate rotation of a vertebra relative to another vertebra to correct the angular relationship of the vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, John R. Cournoyer, James R. Donahue, Richard W. Fournier, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak
  • Patent number: 9326798
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are provided for manipulating a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element. The instruments and methods disclosed herein are particularly suited to facilitate rotation of a bone anchor relative to another bone to correct the angular rotation of the vertebrae attached to the bone anchor. The instrument does not require the spinal fixation element to be inserted into the bone anchor prior to manipulation. The instrument further may be used in the insertion of the spinal fixation element into the bone anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Kolb, James R. Donahue, Thomas J. Runco, Shawn D. Stad, Richard Fournier
  • Publication number: 20150245860
    Abstract: Various bone fixation devices and methods of using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a spinal implant assembly is provided having a generally U-shaped rod-receiving head or receiver member, and a bone-engaging member extending distally from the receiver member. The receiver member can have two side arms extending proximally from a distal end, and the arms can define a U-shaped channel therebetween for receiving a spinal fixation element. The side arms of the receiver can have various configurations and can include a number of features to facilitate mating with a spinal tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: James R. Donahue
  • Patent number: 9060818
    Abstract: Various bone fixation devices and methods of using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a spinal implant assembly is provided having a generally U-shaped rod-receiving head or receiver member, and a bone-engaging member extending distally from the receiver member. The receiver member can have two side arms extending proximally from a distal end, and the arms can define a U-shaped channel therebetween for receiving a spinal fixation element. The side arms of the receiver can have various configurations and can include a number of features to facilitate mating with a spinal tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Donahue
  • Publication number: 20140188182
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ron Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal R. Betz
  • Patent number: 8709015
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system including an implant assembly and an instrument configured to work in conjunction to manipulate vertebral bodies to affect derotation. The implant assemblies include a removable attachment element that allows for the attachment of the instrument. The instrument is configured to attach to two implant assemblies that have been inserted bilaterally into a vertebral body. When the instrument is attached to the implant assemblies, forces applied to the instrument are translated and transferred to the implant assemblies and the vertebral body into which the implant assemblies have been inserted thereby providing a rotational force on the vertebral body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Kolb, James R. Donahue, Christopher Mickiewicz
  • Patent number: 8709044
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
  • Publication number: 20140100618
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are provided for manipulating a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element. The instruments and methods disclosed herein are particularly suited to facilitate rotation of a bone anchor relative to another bone to correct the angular rotation of the vertebrae attached to the bone anchor. The instrument does not require the spinal fixation element to be inserted into the bone anchor prior to manipulation. The instrument further may be used in the insertion of the spinal fixation element into the bone anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric KOLB, James R. DONAHUE, Thomas J. RUNCO, Shawn D. STAD, Richard FOURNIER
  • Patent number: 8608746
    Abstract: Instruments and methods are provided for manipulating a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element. The instruments and methods disclosed herein are particularly suited to facilitate rotation of a bone anchor relative to another bone to correct the angular rotation of the vertebrae attached to the bone anchor. The instrument does not require the spinal fixation element to be inserted into the bone anchor prior to manipulation. The instrument further may be used in the insertion of the spinal fixation element into the bone anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Kolb, Thomas J. Runco, Richard Fournier, James R. Donahue, Shawn Stad
  • Publication number: 20130060294
    Abstract: Various bone fixation devices and methods of using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a spinal implant assembly is provided having a generally U-shaped rod-receiving head or receiver member, and a bone-engaging member extending distally from the receiver member. The receiver member can have two side arms extending proximally from a distal end, and the arms can define a U-shaped channel therebetween for receiving a spinal fixation element. The side arms of the receiver can have various configurations and can include a number of features to facilitate mating with a spinal tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventor: James R. Donahue
  • Publication number: 20110282402
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Nam T. CHAO, Dennis HUBBARD, Chris RYBICKI, Ronald SACHER, James R. DONAHUE, Simon SIU, Randal BETZ
  • Patent number: 8007516
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
  • Patent number: 7951168
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz